I got a notice from amazon saying that the rights owner complained us selling counterfeits.

The Amazon terms of service are probably the controlling contract. Review the terms for dispute resolution between the Asker and Amazon and...

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Is it called a "disclosure fee" if a company pays to learn another's trade secret?

Obtaining Trade Secrets is a licensing matter. The terms, limitations, sanctions if revealed, cost et al are negotiated. See IP Counsel re:...

I am writing a provisional patent and I have a question of describing my invention

Some tasks are primarily simple. But if a person just asks a few questions then all will be insured. Performing complex legal tasks is like...

What does "variation" refer to with patents?

The referenced term is not recognized in case law or statutes relative to Specification or Claims drafting. See IP counsel with Patent Experience.

First step is to determine if you have a patent application filed and, if so, where is it in the examination process. And, if not, can a patent...

Filming in public locations showing the corporate names

Yes, you can make your travelogue with video and comments. And then show your vacation video at home and commercially. See IP Counsel.

Can another group use a portion of our association name to form a company?

The Asker's commerce is localized and not likely to be interstate. The Asker should file a state trademark application identifying the words and...

Do Audio recordings hold the same copyright period as the physical book?

Yes. When a work of authorship is fixed in a tangible medium including paper and audio recordings, the copyright property is created. Same legal...

Can I site some of the statistics on your website in my writing?

The answers found at this site are not provided in an attorney client relationship. There have been few details addressed; little is known about...

Can I be sued for selling a patent pending item based on changes to a proprietary item.

A patent application is published 18 months after filing. If the patent application issues to a matured patent then the holder can claim...